Nationalism and Sectionalism

Nationalism American System American Art Proposed by Henry Clay Protective tariffs (Tariff of 1816) Building Roads and canal linking Atlantic states to Midwest (internal improvements) Reestablishment of a national bank American Art The Hudson River School—reflected the spirit of nationalism with majestic scenery

Thomas Cole-The Oxbow

Adams-Onis Treaty Spain ceded Florida to the U.S. and gave up claims to the Oregon territory. Andrew Jackson led a force to attack the Seminoles although he was not given permission.

Monroe Doctrine and Missouri Comprise Monroe Doctrine issued by President Monroe warning the European powers to stay out of Latin America Missouri Compromise Maine –as a free state Missouri—as a slave state No slavery above 36° 30'

Age of Jackson Election of 1824 Candidates Andrew Jackson, John Q. Adams, Henry Clay, and William Crawford No clear electoral winner although Jackson won the popular vote. Corrupt Bargain– Clay agreed to throw his support behind Adams if Adams made him Sec. of State Adams named the winner!

Jackson Continued Jackson began running for President almost immediately following the defeat Jackson would win the Election of 1828 as the “common man.” He created spoils system almost immediately

Native American Removal Who?—Removal the 5 “Civilized” tribe from the Southeast (Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole_ What?—exchange of land for other land west Why?—Southerners wanted land Worcester v. Georgia –Marshall ruled Georgia could NOT remove Indians Trial of Tears What?—800 mile trail Where?—East Coast to Oklahoma

Nullification Crisis Tariff of Abominations Opposed by VP—John Calhoun Why? designed to embarrass Pres. Adams and help Jackson win the election 1828 along with protecting industry Opposed by VP—John Calhoun Issued the SC Exposition and Protest What?—States can nullify federal law Webster-Hayne Debate Who?-Daniel Webster of Mass and Hayne of SC Issue? National versus states’ rights

Crisis Continued…. Tariff of 1832 raised taxes another 20%. SC Rebels Nullifies tariffs of 1816, 1828, 1832 Force Bill What?—gave Pres. Jackson the power to use Force against SC if necessary. What? Tariff of 1833 Reduces tariff by 20%

Bank War Why?—Jackson vetoes re-chartering of the bank because it favored the rich. Election of 1832 Jackson v. Clay Issue—the Bank but Jackson wins! Jackson establishes “pet banks” Removal funds from nation banks and placed in state banks. Wildcat banks—folder under

Bank Continued Biddle calls bank loans Whig Party formed Why? Needs money Result? Bankruptcy and Panic of 1837 Whig Party formed To oppose “King Jackson” Specie Circular created What?—payment of gold and silver to govt. for western lands only. Panic of 1837 Mini-depression Collapse of banks because of drain on gold and silve

Election of 1836 and 1840 Martin Van Buren wins in 1836 William Henry Harrison wins in 1840 with slogan “Tippecanoe and Tyler too.”